Ledyba can possess one of two Abilities; Swarm, which increases the power of its Bug type moves by 50% when its HP falls below a third of its maximum, or Early Bird, which allows it to wake from the Sleep status condition in half the time it would normally take. Its Hidden Ability is Rattled, which raises its Speed by one stage when hit with a Bug, Ghost or Dark type move.

Biology

Physiology

Ledyba looks similar to a ladybug. Ledyba has five black spots on its back. Ledyba's back, when the wing covers are lifted, are yellow, and its eyes are large and round, with black irises. Ledyba also has two black antennae and small spherical hands that look like boxing gloves.

Spin-off Games

No Spin-off game information is available as of yet.

Trading Card Game

Ledyba is listed nine times total and the Southern Islands set. It is listed as a Common Card in the Neo Genesis, Neo Destiny, Skyridge, EX Team Rocket Returns, EX Dragon Frontiers (Delta Species Card), Legends Awakened, HeartGold/SoulSilver and XY Sets.

Anime/Manga Information

Anime

Ledyba first appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. First Misty's Togepi saw them and curiously followed them, and later on Ash's Pikachu and the other Pokémon were saved by the same group from falling.

Ledyba's first major appearance was The Whistle Stop. A girl named Arielle owned 6 Ledyba's, and was able to control each of them with her whistle.

Movies

Ledyba has yet to make an appearance in a Pokémon Movie.

Manga

Pokémon Adventures

Professor Oak has a Ledyba since the beginning of the Gold, Silver and Crystal saga.